Travel Guides

Trakoscan Castle

Excursions

Trakoscan is a legendary 13th-century Gothic castle that was
home to various influential families for centuries before finally
falling into abandoned disrepair in the second half of the 18th
century, when it belonged to the Draskovic family. In the 1950s the
castle was taken over by the state and turned into a living museum,
reconstructing life in a medieval castle. Visitors can explore four
levels, including the dungeon, and finish their exploration by
enjoying the surrounding parklands.

Trakoscan Castle is a spectacular journey for the imagination as
it feels so authentic and you can wander with remarkable freedom
through the stone corridors, up and down the winding staircases and
into the numerous rooms. It is a great attraction to enjoy with
kids because they particularly love exploring the castle; with the
lake and forest setting it really does appear to be straight out of
a fairytale or a medieval romance. The castle contains original
artefacts from its history, including furniture and weaponry, and
the displays are informative and well laid out. As wandering
through the castle, and its beautiful grounds, can be somewhat
tiring, you may want to stop for a break at the restaurant by the
lake.